Sat to eat when sirens went off due to Pak shelling: J&K resident
The Uri town in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district faced a terrifying night on Thursday as Pakistan launched a barrage of shells, killing one woman and injuring several others. The residents of the town were caught off guard, with many still recovering from the trauma of past incidents.
Among those who witnessed the chaos was 38-year-old Babar, who was sitting down to eat with his family when the sirens started ringing out. “We just sat down to eat when the siren rang out…We left everything and ran to the neighbours’ bunker,” Babar said in an interview.
The incident is a stark reminder of the ongoing tension between India and Pakistan, which has been simmering for years. The Uri town has been a hotspot for ceasefire violations, with both sides accusing each other of aggression.
Babar’s family has been affected by the conflict on multiple occasions. His house got destroyed twice in the past, first during shelling in 1999 and later during an earthquake. Despite the trauma, Babar’s family has been trying to rebuild their lives.
However, Thursday’s incident has left them shaken. “We were just sitting down to eat when the siren rang out. We didn’t even have time to grab our phones or anything. We just ran to the bunker,” Babar recalled.
The Pakistani shelling started at around 9 pm on Thursday, with the Indian Army responding quickly to the threat. The exchange of fire continued for several hours, with both sides reporting casualties.
The woman who was killed in the shelling was identified as 35-year-old Rukhsar Begum. Several others were injured, including a 10-year-old boy who was shot in the leg.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety and security of civilians in the region. The Uri town has been a frequent target of Pakistani shelling, with many residents living in fear of the next attack.
The Indian government has condemned the incident and accused Pakistan of violating the ceasefire agreement. “The Pakistani Army has been violating the ceasefire agreement and targeting innocent civilians,” a government spokesperson said.
The incident has also sparked outrage on social media, with many people calling for the government to take action against Pakistan.
In the meantime, the residents of Uri are trying to come to terms with the trauma of the past few hours. Babar’s family is one of many who are struggling to rebuild their lives after the latest incident.
“We’re trying to move on, but it’s hard when you’re constantly living under the threat of attack,” Babar said. “We just want to be able to live our lives in peace.”
The incident is a stark reminder of the ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan, which has been ongoing for decades. Despite several attempts at peace talks, the two sides have been unable to come to a lasting agreement.
In the meantime, the residents of Uri are left to pick up the pieces and try to rebuild their lives. For Babar and his family, Thursday’s incident is just the latest in a long line of traumatic events.
“We’re trying to move on, but it’s hard when you’re constantly living under the threat of attack,” Babar said. “We just want to be able to live our lives in peace.”
